Capital Improvement Program Director, City of Beaufort
Directs and performs complex program and project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of capital improvement projects at all levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Works under general supervision of the Assistant City Manager, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Responsible for the formalization and management of the City of Beaufort Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Responsible for leading project lifecycles from project initiation through completion, to include complex construction projects which may require coordination with other governmental jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, Finance Staff, senior management and City Council. Provides periodic updates on the CIP program to senior management and City Council as directed.
Engages with members of the public as needed to gather feedback or to convey information on capital projects. Manages, develops, oversees, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies. Initiates projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility. Coordinates interdepartmental cooperation on identifying and managing project needs.
Minimum of five years experience in managing complex scope projects from initiation to completion. Infrastructure construction project management experience is preferred. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred. Engineering experience, to include certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. Contracting experience as a licensed General Contractor (GC) is a preferred. May require additional industry certifications or licensure as determined by management.
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